Azure Solution Architect

Srinivas Madhavarao

Executive Summary

Accomplished Azure Solution Architect with over 15 years of IT experience, specializing in Process Automation, Solutions Architecture, and Technical Leadership with multiple certifications, including as a Microsoft Azure Engineer and Certified Scrum Master, underscoring technical acumen and leadership capabilities in cloud solutions and automation. Robust background in cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, with a focus on designing and implementing enterprise-class solutions for various sectors including insurance, healthcare, and oil and gas. Expertise includes Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and he has successfully led projects involving cloud infrastructure setup, application modernization, and data migration.

Demonstrated proficiency in automation, leveraging tools such as UiPath and Microsoft Power Apps to streamline business processes. Experience spans from on-premises to cloud migration, data architecture, and the integration of APIs and ETL processes on the Azure platform. Effectively managed multi-site teams and projects, ensuring timely delivery using Agile methodologies.

Recent roles have seen him drive cloud solutions and automation initiatives at prestigious organizations like Buckeye Partners L.P., NASCO, and Boeing, responsible for improving productivity, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Linux, RHEL/Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora, Windows

Languages: .NET, Visual Basic, Python

Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, SQL Server

Scripts: Shell Script, ANT Script, Batch Script, Perl Script, Power Shell Script, Groovy.

Version Control/Build Tools: GIT, Bitbucket, GitHub, Jira

Web/App Server: Apache, IIS, Tomcat, WebSphere Application Server

CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps

Orchestration: Docker Swarm, Kubernetes.

Azure Services: Azure AD, Azure Policies, Resource group, Azure cost management, Azure functions, azure run books, Azure auto manage, Azure scaling, Azure queues, Azure DevOps, Azure app service, Azure scheduler, Azure migrate, Azure traffic manager, VNet, Azure security center. ACC Ops Architect, Azure DevOps and Azure API Integration, APIM

Configuration Management: Terraform, Ansible

Reporting Tools: Business Objects XIR2/6.5 (Supervisor, Designer, Business Objects)

Framework/Automation: Cloud Design and Farmwork, Cloud Native Apps

Robotic Process Automation: UiPath, Microsoft Power Apps

S/W Methodologies: Water Fall Model, Iterative, Agile Programming, Agile Scrum

Other Tools: RPA Tools, SAP, IBM BPM, Microsoft Dynamics, PEGA PRPC SAP BOBI, SAP, NodeJS, Data Modelling and Data Management.

Education:

Bachelors of Science - Bangalore University, 2005

Masters in Computer Science, Pondicherry University, 2009

Certifications

Certified MS Azure Engineer

CSM (Certified Scrum Master)

Certified Microsoft Professional

PEGA Certified Senior Systems Architect

Employment History:

Client: Buckeye Partners L.P. (Oil & Gas) Houston TX July 2023 to Current

Project: Cloud Infrastructure Migration Projects

Role: Cloud Solutions Architect/Lead

Buckeye Partners is a diversified Oil & Gas infrastructure and logistics solutions provider. Cloud infrastructure, migration, and automation projects were implemented to migrate on-premise applications across the enterprise, improving productivity and reducing maintenance costs. These projects involved collaboration with IT, Quality, and Operations teams to create cloud-based PaaS, SaaS, and data migration solutions, as well as virtual workers to enhance compliance, save time and money, and streamline decision-making and processes. Cloud infrastructure and SaaS solutions were deployed in various business units, including Quality Control, domestic pipeline terminals, customer billing, energy management, procurement, energy operations, insurance verification, financial data entry, audit procedures, HR payroll, and administrative data processing. The main objectives were to cut maintenance costs, eliminate repetitive tasks, maximize resource utilization, and increase productivity

Responsibilities:

Implemented Cloud Infrastructure Setup using Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS tools and technologies to meet customer requirements, providing end-to-end cloud solutions across enterprise environments within the Oil and Gas industry.

Worked on projects involving On-Prem to Cloud Migration of data and applications, API integration, automations, data architecture, ETL projects, and app development projects on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

Designed and implemented hybrid cloud solutions using Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS tools and technologies for enterprise application and system hosting, tailored to the specific needs of the Oil and Gas sector.

Deployed and managed web applications using Azure VMs, containers, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure AD, Web App Service, Logic App Service, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Azure Monitoring and Security.

Implemented ETL solutions, including Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes from source systems to Azure Data Storage services using Azure Data Factory, SQL, Azure Data Lake Analytics. Conducted data ingestion into Azure Data Lake, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Warehouse, and processed data using Azure Databricks.

Modernized applications by utilizing Azure DevOps and Jenkins pipelines for microservices builds, deploying to Docker registry and managing Kubernetes for pod creation and maintenance.

Followed Agile framework and Agile Software Life Cycle methodology to ensure timely delivery of all projects.

Developed and integrated Logic Apps, Web Apps, API Apps, Service Bus, Queue integration, and Power BI, and managed Storage Accounts in Azure.

Set up RPA infrastructure, including server installation and orchestration setup for both non-production and production environments. Managed tenants, robots, machine templates, processes, assets, queues, triggers, users, and log monitoring.

Migrated IBM Cognos models to Microsoft Power BI solutions, leveraging Databricks, Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and Copilot to streamline and enhance data reporting and analytics capabilities.

Designed and implemented data analytics and reporting solutions tailored to the Oil and Gas industry, utilizing Cognos and Power BI for enhanced data insights and decision-making.

Led recent projects posted online for cloud infrastructure setup, hybrid cloud design, data migration, and application modernization within the Oil and Gas sector, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Environment: Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Azure SaaS, On-Prem to Cloud Migration, API integration, automations, data architecture, ETL projects, app development, Microsoft Azure, Azure VMs, containers, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure AD, Web App Service, Logic App Service, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Azure Monitoring, Azure Security, Azure Data Factory, SQL, Azure Data Lake Analytics, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker registry, Kubernetes, Agile framework, Logic Apps, Web Apps, API Apps, Service Bus, Queue integration, Power BI, Storage Accounts, RPA infrastructure, IBM Cognos, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, data analytics, reporting solutions.

Client: NASCO (Subsidiary of BCBS of Michigan) Jun 2021- Jun 2023

Project: Automation COE Cloud Projects

Role: Cloud Solutions Architect/Technology Lead

National Account Service Company is a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan. QEAST (Quality Engineering and Software Technologies) cloud automation projects were setup to create new infrastructure for migrating automation applications across enterprise to improve productivity and reduce maintenance cost. Projects involved in collaborating with IT Quality and Operations areas in order to create cloud virtual workers that increase compliance, saves time & money, leads to faster decisions and improved processes. Cloud Virtual workers were deployed in business units such as Quality check, Healthcare IT workflows, Medicare Billing process, Claims management, Benefits, Members Edge, Healthcare authorizations & adjustments, insurance verification, Financial Data Entry, audit procedures, HR payroll and administrative data processing.

Responsibilities:

Implemented Cloud Infrastructure Setup using Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS tools and technologies to meet the customer requirements on providing an end-to-end cloud solution across enterprise.

Worked on Projects involving On-Prem to Cloud Migration of data and Applications, API integration, Automatons, Data architecture, ETL projects, app development projects on Microsoft Azure cloud Platform.

Worked on Hybrid cloud design using cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS tools and technologies for enterprise application and system hosting solutions.

Worked on design and deployment of web applications using Azure VMs, containers, Azure storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure AD, web app service, logic app service, Load balancer, application gateway and Azure Monitoring and Security.

Manage and lead multi-site team for continuous identification, discovery of requirements and implementation of cloud projects involving design and technical implementation of solutions.

Worked on data migration projects involving databases, virtual machines and automation applications using MS Azure SQL managed instance, SQL server integration services, Life and Shift of apps, Data Engineering & APIs.

Provide guidance and implement best practices on Azure Solution Design and Engineering.

Create Asynchronous message flows using Azure Service bus and Logic apps.

Conducted project meetings, communicate project expectations and ensuring all project team members have the tools required to perform effectively and deliver as per customers expectation.

Environment: Microsoft Azure Platform, VPC, IAM, VPN, Cloud Formation, Pyspak, Snowflake, Cloud watch, SNS, Jenkins, GIT, Ansible, Microservices, Nexus, C, .NET, Docker, Apache Webserver, KVM, Windows, Solaris, Tomcat, Red Hat, Linux, Apache, Restful, Java, Python, Shell, Agile, SQL server, Oracle Apps, SAP ERP, JAVA web-based legacy apps, TFS, Jira. SAP, Microsoft Applications

Client: The Boeing Company Seattle WA Feb 2019- Jun 2021

Project: ITBGC Cloud Projects and Automation

Role: Cloud Solution Architect/Lead

The Boeing IT Compliance Automation Projects was to perform Cloud migration of Robotic Process Automation applications for Proof of Value within BAAM (Boeing Accounts and Access Management) applications in order to improve better customer service experience. IT-BPAT (IT- Business Process Automation Team) Goal was to manage multi-site team to build cloud infrastructure to automate ready to deliver services to Boeing IT compliance assessment applications, access management applications and their testing attributes. Cloud setup was to create and manage activities within Boeing legacy applications with no or minimal developer support reducing dependency of traditional on prem application features.

Responsibilities:

Worked on Architecture design and solution planning. End to End design and development of cloud infrastructure for Web Apps, API Apps, Logic apps, container apps, data integration and Data architecture using MS Azure cloud-based services.

Worked on design and implementations of cloud infrastructure and system hosting using IaaS, PaaS and SaaS in Azure Cloud environment.

Worked on enterprise application system hosting solutions using Azure cloud technologies.

Design & Develop applications for generating Reports on high availability environment. Develop an automation portal for flight quality testing, flight software quality, airbase queueing system monitoring and hardware management across internal business processes.

Worked on data and app migrations to transfer application into the cloud platform as per customer requirement.

Worked on configuring orchestration with of automation tools, enterprise application deployment in several nodes, autoscaling, logging and monitoring. Azure App Service for the Java and python-based services deployment and updates. Planning and delegation of activities to the Team. Co-ordinating off-shore teams and Issues resolution

Worked on setting up of Virtual Machines, containers in a cluster to run workflow applications using APIM, AKS, VNet, Hub Spoke, Application Gateway, CI/CD pipeline and Storage accounts.

Created the data models using Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Data Bricks, Azure Synapse and Power BI.

Design and develop operations application Architecture and SaaS application Architecture for Transport Management and Warehouse replacement

Worked on data migration projects involving Cloud & Big Data technologies like Microsoft Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Data warehouse, Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions Virtual Machine Backup and Recover from a Recovery Services Vault using Azure PowerShell and Portal. Monitoring and implementing security on Azure IAAS VMs and virtual networks.

Used Azure Monitor to monitor VMs and services on a daily basis to keep zero downtime.

Worked on configuring orchestration with of automation tools, enterprise application deployment in several nodes, autoscaling, logging and monitoring. Azure App Service for the Java and python-based services deployment and updates. Planning and delegation of activities to the Team. Co-ordinating off-shore teams and Issues resolution

Involved on migrating SQL Server databases to SQL Azure Database using SQL Azure Migration Wizard and used Python API to upload agent logs into Azure blob storage also configured three types of blobs such as block blobs, page blobs, and append blobs in Azure for storing large amount of unstructured object data such as text or binary data, that can be accessed from anywhere via HTTP or HTTPS.

Developed microservice on boarding tools leveraging Python and Jenkins allowing for easy creation and maintenance of build jobs and Kubernetes deploy and services

Implemented Azure Kubernetes service in modernization of applications as per customer requirements.

Working experience with Git for source code version control and integrated with DevOps for CI/CD pipeline

Performed Low & High-Level application design documents by Sequence Diagrams, Class Diagrams using Microsoft Visio tool.

Created, configured, and managed a cluster of VMs that are preconfigured to run containerized applications using Azure container services, Azure Web Roles, Worker Roles, SQL Azure, Azure Storage, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Networks, subnets and Azure AD Licenses.

Experience with container-based deployments using Docker, working with Docker images, Docker Hub and Docker-registries and Kubernetes.

Coordinated with technical teams across multiple locations and time zone to achieve cloud projects and automation solution on time

Environment: Azure Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dynamics 365 API Management, SAAS Cloud, MS Teams, Flow (Power Automate), Office 365 Groups, TFS 2018, Azure DevOps 2019, PowerShell, GIT, Visual Studio 2018, Visual Studio Code, Proxy Server, Macros, User Access Reviews, ServiceNow, Active directory, Erwin, IBM BPM, Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP ERP, JAVA based legacy apps, TFS, Jira. SAP, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Applications

Client: Aflac Inc TBM (Technology Business Management), Atlanta, GA Jan 2018- Jan 2019

Project: Tools Integration and Process Automation

Role: Solution Architect

The Aflac RUN IT Scope focused on Automation of various processes in Technology Business Management, IT Service Management, IT Asset Management and Tools Integrations Projects. Implementation, Integration and Deployment of Cherwell, uCMDB, Device42, Ensono and Apptio. IT Tools discovery and integration of applications using Mule Soft and Task Top. Data mapping of all the IT Asset Management Policies Framework. The Objective of Application collaboration was to minimize the duplication of activities between active SOR’s (Systems of Records). Software Configuration and Process Automation of IT KPIs to Apptio, SAP BOBI and PEGA.

Responsibilities:

Created solution on process automation for different Business Applications (Desktop based Thick Client, Browser based, Windows RDP clients)

Worked with business users to understand requirements and develop specifications for Tools integration of Cherwell, VersionOne, HP ALM and Apptio to maintain single system of records in IT Service Management Operations.

Redesign the current process – understanding, documenting the Steps, Procedures to be followed by multiple business units to figure out which processes could be Automated to avoid duplication of tasks and Manual Work.

Experience in generating on-demand and scheduled reports for business analysis or management decision using SSRS. Used Power BI to create self-service BI capabilities and use tabular models.

Experience in Automation of Processes, database modelling, development of stored procedures, functions & packages. Working Knowledge of Cloud ecosystems, Azure ecosystem, Security Configuration management and custom API's

Architect, Lead and contributed to IT integration Tools storyboarding and brainstorming exercises, and scoping and design meetings or conference calls with clients

Worked with the Business Unit in GAP Analysis, Capturing the Current Processes, Documenting the facts and procedures through Use Cases, BRDs, Data Models and Process Flows in order to provide feedbacks on Process Automation

Explore on integrated Service Environment (ISE) of the logic apps with storage account integration.

Develop and implement changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope, time, cost and quality objectives, and defining project requirements

Established and maintained a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.

Coached or mentored less-experienced employees and provided technical assistance as required.

Conducted project meetings, communicate individual roles and project expectations and ensuring that all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively.

Analyzed requirements to ensure that automation development project was successful.

Environment: MS Azure, Pega PRPC, PEGA Robotics, Cherwell, Ensono, SAP Business Objects Reporting, RPA Tools, Soft, Apptio, Field Glass, Oracle dB, SAP ERP,

Client: Express Scripts Inc. /MEDCO Health Solutions Dec 2015- Dec 2018

Franklin Lakes New Jersey

Role: Sr BPM Developer (Integration)

ATK/C360 Criteria Review – Prior Authorization, HAP Health Action Plan. An application for creating and managing cases for patient’s prior authorization and coverage review. The tool defines a Product, a Client and Interlink between the Product and Clients. The Portal is accessed to enter patients’ information and is reviewed before suggesting the products & services to their clients. The services are provided by both ESI, MEDCO & partner companies like BCBS, Well Point and Anthem projects. Frameworks used are - Product Configuration Framework, CPM for Healthcare Framework, Authorization Framework, and CPM for Insurance for DEV, SI, QA & PRD Environments.

Responsibilities:

Defined BPM strategy for process involving mainframes, Remote Servers, Terminals and web applications implemented.

Responsible for automation of tasks related to Claims, EOB documents and Claim notes extraction. Claims extraction process implemented with various robots Created for performing various tasks.

Creating solution on process automation for different Business Applications (Windows based, Browser based, RDP and Mainframe).

Hands-on in the SSAS storage and partitions, and Aggregations, calculation of queries with MDX, Data Mining Models, developing reports using MDX and SQL. Creating, Managing, Delivering SQL Server Reports using SSRS.

Experience in setting up infrastructure for database programs in SQL Server using Stored Procedures, Triggers, Views, scalar Functions, Cursors, creating SQL agent JOB and Packages.

Experience working on several Docker components like Docker Engine, Hub, Machine, Compose and Docker Registry, Created Web back-end user interfaces to new and existing databases utilizing PHP and MySQL/Oracle databases

Followed Agile framework and attended daily stand-up with the updates on the task completed and planned.

Work closely with the release team to validate the requirement met per Use Case. Assist in working with stakeholders to give a heads up before proceeding for the final signoff.

Environment: MS Azure, PEGA BPM, Pega Robotics, Oracle dB, SAP ERP, Remedy, Clarity, HP ALM

Client: All Scripts (Benefit Administration Process) Oct 2014- Nov 2015

Role: Sr. Developer/Lead – Process Automation - (Location Based Service)

The project being developed was Benefit Administration Process System for employment and unemployment benefits for State Departments. Purpose of the project was to automate – system-controlled pricing proposal tool for research study project through various channels that would enhance their benefits management procedure. The system has been designed for various processes such as employee insurance, employee benefits, commissions and loans that had followed the Enterprise Class hierarchy principles and SAP/Microsoft Dynamics guardrails. The second phase involved Mass Testing Tool where the results are generated with Rating factors and Premium details.

Responsibilities

In current HealthCare domain, working on Different and multiple states EDI and claims extraction process. Used extraction methods like Regex, String Manipulation, and Computer Vision for complex scenarios.

Working with the healthcare systems like HMS, All scripts and Epic. Worked on Terminal automation for IBM EHLLAPI and Attachmate Reflection.

Responsible for automation of tasks related to UB04 Claims, EOB documents and Claim notes extraction. Claims Extraction process implemented with various robots Created for performing various tasks.

Automated Web data extraction, RDP, Citrix, and Terminal to extract data from various inputs.

Creating solution on process automation for different Business Applications (Windows based, Browser based, RDP and Mainframe).

Followed Agile framework and attended daily standup with the updates on the task completed and planned.

Go through the requirement of the project and makes sure we have all the required information to start. (Example- Logins, server or application access, timings to access the website to avoid any issues, input files, expected Output, Password changes, etc.)

Used RE Framework to implement the Use Case, per approved design, and perform Unit testing.

Environment: MS Azure, UiPath, Open Span, SQL server, JIRA, Bit Bucket, VB.Net, SharePoint, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Scope Activity, Epic, and Attachmate Reflection, UB04 Claims

SHIRO Technologies Pvt Ltd, Mysore India

Client: TESCO Jul 2010- Sep 2014

Project: Claims Initiative (Smart BPM)

Role: Lead Developer

Client has embarked on a Claim Transformation Initiative. This initiative intends to establish a Global Claims Platform which can be continuously enhanced to handle new Lines of Business and Geographies in turn resulting in consistent claim handling across all lines of businesses and geographies, improved customer experience and improved operational efficiency.

Managed a team of system analyst’s off-shore to re-design and implement Error management system

Technologies used: SAP/Microsoft Dynamics RULES Process Commander (PRPC 6.1/5.5), SQL Server, Web Sphere, MS Visio, SAP BO 3.x, Html, JavaScript, MVC model, Oracle 10g, Apache Tomcat, Eclipse 3.3.

Nelgo Solutions Inc, Richardson TX and Bangalore INDIA May 2006- Jun 2010

Role: Software Developer - Integration & Automation

Project: Security Applications and Reports

Roles and Responsibilities:

Requirements Gathering and Documentation of BRS/SRS

SAP BW Reporting on Operational activities

Security app development and quality analysis as per manufacturing industry standards

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